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McMahon went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday in a loss to the Athletics.

McMahon cut Colorado's deficit to three runs with an eighth-inning solo shot to center field, but that was the final run scored by either team. The long ball was the first of the season for the veteran third baseman, who has slugged between 20 and 24 homers each of the past five full seasons (excluding the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign). McMahon's two-hit effort Saturday was his first multi-hit performance since he went 3-for-3 on Opening Day.

Marquez (0-1) took the loss against the Athletics on Saturday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and six walks while striking out three batters over five innings.

Marquez was handed a 3-0 lead through three frames, but he couldn't hang onto it. He threw only 48 of his 89 pitches for strikes and issued six free passes while also uncorking a wild pitch as he struggled with his control throughout the outing. This was a disappointing second start for the veteran hurler after he shined with six shutout innings and no walks against Philadelphia in his season debut March 31.

Frelick went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, two runs scored and an RBI in Saturday's 11-7 loss to the Reds.

Frelick served as the catalyst for Milwaukee's offense Saturday, picking up his first two extra-base hits of the season. The 24-year-old outfielder has gotten off to a nice start overall this year, going 13-for-33 (.394) with a pair of stolen bases in his first nine games.

Winker went 3-for-4 with a double, two triples and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Winker's third extra-base hit and second triple of the game was the crucial knock in Saturday's win -- he launched a two-out, two-strike pitch from left-hander Brendon Little off the right-field fence to drive in a pair of runs, tying the game 2-2. Winker is now 5-for-17 (.294) with four RBI to start the year while holding down the strong side of a platoon at DH.

Canning did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out six.

Canning was able to keep Toronto off the board through four innings, though he'd allow back-to-back singles to start the fifth before leaving the game after throwing 89 pitches. It's been a generally positive start to the year for the right-hander, who's allowed three runs while striking out 10 across 9.2 innings in his first two starts. Canning is currently scheduled to face the A's on the road in his next outing.

Smith-Shawver (0-2) took the loss Saturday against the Marlins, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Smith-Shawver has displayed impressive swing-and-miss stuff to start the year, totaling 24 whiffs through his first two starts. However, it's yet to yield complete results for the young right-hander, as he's allowed five runs while posting a 2.19 WHIP across 8.2 innings to start the year. Smith-Shawver will look to turn things around in his next outing, which currently lines up as a tough home matchup with the Phillies.

McLain (hamstring) may be held out of the Reds' lineup Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

McLain doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious issue, though he was out of the lineup both Friday and Saturday after being a late scratch. Manager Terry Francona said the Reds will take a cautious approach as they don't want to force him into the lineup when he isn't at full strength, though he didn't go as far as to rule McLain out for Sunday's matchup against the Brewers.

Quantrill (1-1) earned the win Saturday in Atlanta, allowing four hits while striking out four over five scoreless innings.

It was a strong bounce-back effort from Quantrill, who gave up six runs in four innings during his first 2025 start against the Mets. The 30-year-old right-hander should hold down a spot at the back end of Miami's rotation after pitching to a 4.98 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and 110:69 K:BB across 29 regular-season starts (148.1 innings) with the Guardians last year.

Friedl went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Brewers.

Friedl matched a career-high with four hits Saturday, headlined by a home run off Elvin Rodriguez in the fourth inning, his first this season. The 29-year-old Friedl is now 10-for-34 (.294) to start the year with three RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base.

Rodriguez (0-2) took the loss Saturday against Cincinnati, allowing seven runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out two.

It was a brutal night for Rodriguez, who surrendered four home runs in the loss. Through two starts, the right-hander has given up 11 earned runs on 14 hits across nine innings. Rodriguez figures to head to the bullpen or the minors as soon as the Brewers can return any of their six starters that are currently on the injured list.